Key Features of the 2026 Harley-Davidson® Low Rider® S

Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output

The heart of the Low Rider® S is the Milwaukee-Eight® 117 High Output, paired with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) and a 10.3:1 compression ratio. Tuned for immediate response, it is rated at an estimated 114 HP and 128 ft-lbs of torque, with a broad plateau that makes real-world passing effortless. You feel the difference off idle and into the midrange, where the Heavy Breather intake feeds cooler air, and the powertrain pulls hard without a hiccup. A six-speed gearbox with well-spaced ratios keeps the motor in its stride on everything from city boulevards to sweeping two-lane stretches. The result is a throttle that feels precise rather than peaky, with a deep V-Twin cadence that turns quick momentum into a habit.

Performance-Tuned 2-Into-1 Exhaust

This exhaust is more than a styling cue. The performance-tuned 2-into-1 system is engineered to improve scavenging and maintain strong velocity across the rev range. By optimizing backpressure and pairing the system with the intake calibration, Harley-Davidson® gives the Low Rider® S a torque curve you can rely on when exiting corners or overtaking. A catalyst located in the header helps meet emissions requirements without dulling the bike’s energetic feel. The note is assertive but composed, ideal for riders who want a clean, responsive power delivery matched by a refined, performance-oriented sound.

Selectable Ride Modes and Rider Safety Enhancements

Confidence is built in with selectable Ride Modes working alongside standard Rider Safety Enhancements. You get Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Drag-Torque Slip Control System (DSCS) to help manage traction when accelerating, braking, or downshifting on unpredictable surfaces. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) adds day-to-day assurance. Cornering Rider Safety Enhancements bring in lean-sensitive tuning for braking and traction via Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS), Cornering Enhanced Traction Control System (C-TCS), and Cornering Drag-Torque Slip Control System (C-DSCS). These systems are designed to remain unobtrusive, stepping in when you need them most. The 4-inch analog speedometer with integrated digital display presents mode selection, gear position, fuel, range, and system status clearly without clutter, so you stay focused on the road.

Chassis, Suspension, and Brakes

Built to be pushed, the Low Rider® S runs a single-cartridge 43 mm inverted front fork with aluminum triple clamps, delivering immediate feedback and confident front-end feel. Out back, a hidden free-piston coil-over monoshock with 56 mm stroke and hydraulic preload adjustment supports the taller rear ride height and sharpens turn-in. Geometry is set for stability and agility with a 28-degree rake, 5.7-inch trail, and 63.6-inch wheelbase, while 31.3 degrees of lean angle on both sides expand cornering room. Black, Radiate cast aluminum wheels wear Michelin Scorcher 31 tires for predictable grip, and braking is handled by a 4-piston fixed front caliper and a 2-piston floating rear, clamping black Split 7-spoke floating rotors. Together, the setup encourages deeper braking points and composed transitions from straight-line thrust to corner speed.

All-LED Lighting Package and Blacked-Out Design

Visibility and presence both get an upgrade. The headlamp is all LED with low beam, high beam, and a signature position lamp that adds conspicuity without glare. LED Bullet Turn Signals and an LED tail/stop unit complete the package for crisp, low-draw lighting that cuts through dawn commutes and twilight runs alike. Design-wise, the Low Rider® S stays true to its name with blacked-out finishes across the powertrain, controls, and wheels, matched by Premium Paint + Graphics options that highlight the bike’s stance. A steep-backed solo seat locks you into the bike under acceleration and braking, and the mid controls contribute to a commanding, athletic posture. With a laden seat height of 27 inches and a sculpted tank that narrows at the knees, you get a balanced blend of leverage and planted confidence at stops.